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Physician (Psychiatrist) - Program Manager - Psychiatric Assessment and Clinical Center (PACC)

Veterans Health Administration

Tacoma, WA · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$145,000 – $335,000

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This psychiatrist role manages urgent mental health services at a Veterans Affairs medical center, overseeing triage and assessment of veterans in psychiatric crisis while leading a clinical team. It suits experienced psychiatrists seeking stable federal employment with strong benefits, loan repayment opportunities, and a defined work schedule without contract restrictions.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent allopathic/osteopathic degree from accredited school
  • Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in a US state or territory
  • Completed accredited residency training in psychiatry or equivalent post-training independent practice experience
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English
  • US citizenship

Nice to have

  • One year of experience in mental health

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